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listing_id: ML82019617
status: Closed
price: 1700000
beds: 2
baths_full: 2
baths_half: 1
sqft_living: 1470
sqft_lot: 7500
lot_acres: 
year_built: 1925
property_type: Residential
property_subtype: Single Family Residence
address: "523 San Benito St"
city: Half Moon Bay
state: CA
zip: 94019
county: "San Mateo County"
lat: 37.462572
lng: -122.427124
days_on_market: 214
hoa_fee: 
hoa_frequency: 
garage_spaces: 0
list_agent: "Jan & Barbara"
list_office: "Coldwell Banker Realty"
list_agent_phone: "(650) 483-4449"
list_agent_license: 70000201
mls_source: MLSL
modified: 2026-01-30
transaction_type: recentlySold
---

Home | San Mateo County | Half Moon Bay | 94019 | 523 San Benito St

523 San Benito St, Half Moon Bay, CA 94019

MLS: ML82019617 | Status: Sold | Price: $1,700,000
Beds/Baths: 2 / 2 /1
Property Type: Residential

Quick Facts

Beds Baths Sq Ft Sq Ft Lot Yr Built
2 2 /1 1,470 7,500 1925

Remarks

Welcome to this "Jewel Box" property, built in 1925 situated in the historical Spanish Town neighborhood of Half Moon Bay. Just two blocks east of bustling Main Street you'll be swept back in time by this historically charming, yet functional two-bedroom, two-and-half bathroom home with adorable nooks that can be used as an office space or additional eating area. This home has been lovingly updated, including re-finishing the parquetry floors, updating the bathrooms and adding another full bath equipped with a spacious/sophisticated double shower. New electrical and plumbing. Another bonus is the full basement, providing ample storage space and for the creative potential. The lot has plenty of space for entertaining, including transforming the 2-story detached garage into an additional dwelling. The lot has been prepped for landscaping, positioned perfectly towards the rolling, sun swept hills. Location of this home is unmatched, very well maintained and ready for its next chapter to begin.

MLS Listing Information

Field Value
MLS # ML82019617
MLS Source MLSListings, Inc.

Features

Interior Features

Feature Details
Bathrooms Granite, Shower over Tub - 1, Stall Shower, Tile, Updated Bath(s), Oversized Tub
Kitchen Countertop - Tile
Appliances Garbage Disposal, Oven Range - Gas, Refrigerator
Dining Room Breakfast Room, Formal Dining Room
Family Room No Family Room
Fireplace Living Room
Flooring Hardwood
Laundry In Utility Room
Cooling None
Heating Central Forced Air - Gas

Exterior Features

Feature Details
Roof Bitumen
Foundation Concrete Perimeter
Style Spanish

Parking, School, and Other Information

Feature Details
Garage/Parking On Street, Garage: 0 Car(s)
Elementary District Cabrillo Unified
High School District Cabrillo Unified
Sewer Public Sewer
Water Public
Zoning R1-B2

Contact Information

Jan & Barbara
Coldwell Banker Realty
License #: 01361161
Phone: (650) 483-4449

School Ratings

School data provided by GreatSchools.org

Nearby Schools

School Type Grades Distance Rating
Manuel F. Cunha Intermediate School public 6-8 0.29 mi 4
Alvin S. Hatch Elementary School public K-5 0.43 mi 4
La Costa Adult public UG 0.46 mi N/A
Pilarcitos Alternative High (Continuation) School public 9-12 0.50 mi N/A
Half Moon Bay High School public 9-12 0.78 mi 7
El Granada Elementary School public K-5 3.25 mi 7

Disclosures

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This listing information is up-to-date as of January 30, 2026. For the most current information, please contact Jan & Barbara, (650) 483-4449.